processional
processional — 形容詞
- processionalpositive
- more processionalcomparative
- most processionalsuperlative
1. relating to or designed to be part of a formal line of people walking together d
行列的
與遊行隊伍或行列有關的
relating to or designed to be part of a formal line of people walking together during a ceremony or religious event
The processional route was lined with thousands of spectators waving flags.
遊行路線兩旁擠滿了數千名揮舞旗幟的觀眾。
collocation: processional route
The choir sang a processional hymn as the graduates entered the hall.
當畢業生進入禮堂時，合唱團唱了一首行列聖歌。
usually before noun: processional hymn
Wei carried the ceremonial banner at the front of the processional march.
Wei 高舉著儀式旗幟走在遊行隊伍的最前方。
The bride and groom walked down the aisle to a slow, processional beat.
新娘和新郎隨著緩慢的行列節奏走上紅毯。
- ceremonial
broader — describes anything used in or connected with a ceremony, not limited to walking in line
- marching
more specific — describes the act of walking in step, often with a military or disciplined feel
- ritual
focuses on the religious or traditional fixed order of actions, not specifically on the walking element
用法筆記
This adjective is nearly always used before a noun — you will rarely hear it after a linking verb like 'is' or 'was'.
常見錯誤
processional — 名詞
1. a piece of music that is played or sung while people walk in a formal line durin
遊行樂曲
為遊行或行列式創作的樂曲
a piece of music that is played or sung while people walk in a formal line during a religious ceremony or other formal event
The organist played a traditional processional as the wedding guests stood up.
管風琴手彈奏了一首傳統的遊行樂曲，婚禮賓客隨之起立。
countable: a processional
Amara chose a joyful processional for the beginning of the graduation ceremony.
Amara 為畢業典禮的開場選擇了一首歡快的遊行樂曲。
The choir's processional filled the cathedral with a solemn, uplifting sound.
合唱團的遊行樂曲在大教堂中迴盪著莊嚴而振奮人心的聲響。
Diego practised the processional on the piano until he could play it from memory.
Diego 在鋼琴上反覆練習那首行列樂曲，直到能背譜彈奏為止。
- march
more general — a march can be played for military parades or sporting events, not necessarily a formal ceremony
- recessional
the opposite — played when people walk OUT at the end of a ceremony, not at the beginning
- recessional
the musical piece played as people walk out after a ceremony ends
用法筆記
This noun refers specifically to the musical piece, not the act of walking. To describe the event itself, use 'procession' instead.